Probability
Conditional probability; 2-child problem
MJMT_Full_Test_02
Grade 12

Question:

A boy comes from a family of two children. What is the probability that the other child is his sister?
$\dfrac{1}{2}$
$\dfrac{1}{3}$
$\dfrac{2}{3}$
$\dfrac{1}{4}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Given one specific child is a boy, the other child is independently equally likely to be boy or girl.
$P=\dfrac{1}{2}$.
Correct Answer: 1

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